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This Solicitation opportunity from California was posted on October 15, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Notice of Recommended Award for Non-Competitive Procurement Contract VTA Light Rail Switch with Original Equipment Manufacturer Replacement Components

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S26190State & Local

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The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, through its Operations Division, has issued a Notice of Recommended Award for solicitation S26190 to Voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. This non-competitive agreement focuses on the procurement and replacement of VTA light rail switch components using original equipment manufacturer parts. The estimated value of the contract is projected to be between 50,000.00 and 70,000.00 dollars, with the final award contingent upon approval by VTA Management. The notice was posted on October 15, 2026, and specifies that the work will be performed in California. Interested parties may file written objections to the issuance of this contract by emailing [email hidden] no later than 5:00 P.M. on October 22, 2026. Primary points of contact for this procurement include Associate Transportation Engineer Daniel Bustos and Contracts Administrator Chris Valle.

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VTA awards Voestalpine $50,000-$70,000 to replace light rail switch components in California.

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AgencyCalifornia → Operations Division
Contacts2 people available
OfficeSan Jose, CA, 95134, USA
Office AddressSan Jose, CA, 95134, USA
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Daniel BustosAssociate Transportation Engineer
Chris ValleContracts Administrator

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MAC-IMPulseMount Olive, NC
Bay Systems consultingPALO ALTO, CA

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This notice serves as a Notice of Recommended Award to award a contract to Voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak for VTA's non-competitive agreement to procure and replace the VTA light rail switch with original equipment manufacturer replacement components. Estimated value of the contract is between $50,000.00 to $70,000.00 Contract award is contingent upon approval by VTA Management. Persons may file written objections to the issuance of a contract pursuant to this Notice of Recommended Award to contact@example.gov . The deadline for submitting the written objection is October 22, 2026 at 5:00 P.M.

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